When growing lavender from seeds, it’s important to know what the seeds look like on the plant. Lavender seeds are small and elongated, typically measuring around 2-3 millimeters in length. They are dark brown to black in color and have a slightly oblong shape. The surface of the seed is smooth and may have a slightly shiny appearance.
When the lavender plant matures and begins to produce seeds, you will notice small clusters of seed pods forming at the top of the stems. These seed pods are called calyxes and they are where the seeds are contained. The calyxes are small and typically have a green or brownish color, depending on the variety of lavender.
As the lavender flowers fade and dry out, the calyxes will start to turn brown and become papery in texture. This is a sign that the seeds are maturing and are ready to be collected. The calyxes will eventually split open, revealing the small dark seeds inside. Each calyx usually contains multiple seeds, which can vary in number depending on the specific variety of lavender.
It’s important to wait until the calyxes have fully dried and split open before collecting the seeds. This ensures that the seeds are fully mature and have the best chance of germinating successfully. To collect the seeds, you can gently pinch or shake the dried calyxes to release the seeds. Alternatively, you can cut off the entire dried flower stalk and carefully remove the calyxes to collect the seeds.
Once you have collected the seeds, you can store them in a cool, dry place until you are ready to sow them. It’s a good idea to label and date the seed packets or containers to keep track of the variety and age of the seeds.
Lavender seeds are small and elongated, with a dark brown to black color. They are contained within dried calyxes that form after the flowers fade. Wait for the calyxes to fully dry and split open before collecting the seeds.
